PERI-IMPLANT HEALTH

This study tested whether an AI-powered chatbot could help people with dental implants take better care of their teeth and gums. 110 adults with implants were split into two groups: one used the chatbot for personalized oral hygiene tips, while the other received standard printed…

This study tested a technique where a small piece of the tooth root is left in place during dental implant surgery to help preserve the surrounding bone. Twenty people with damaged front teeth received implants using this method and were followed for 18 months. The goal was to se…

This study tested two common, low-cost dental materials—light-cure composite and Protemp—to see which one works better for making custom healing caps for dental implants. Thirty adults with missing teeth received implants, and researchers checked gum health, plaque buildup, and h…

This study looked at the free amino acids in saliva from 120 people with healthy gums, gum disease, or inflammation around dental implants. Researchers wanted to see if different amino acid patterns could help tell apart these conditions. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasiv…

This study looked at 59 people with dental implants to see if certain proteins in the gum fluid around the implant could help explain early bone loss. Researchers compared implants that lost bone within the first 3 months to healthy implants. They measured five different proteins…

This study examined 192 adults with dental implants to see if the angle of the crown (the visible tooth part) affects gum health. Researchers measured the emergence angle and checked for signs of gum inflammation or bone loss. The goal was to understand how implant design might i…

This study looked at whether stress plays a role in gum disease around dental implants. Researchers measured stress hormones and anxiety levels in 62 adults with healthy implants, mild gum inflammation, or more serious implant-related gum disease. The goal was to understand how s…